Telekast-L Kid Tablet
Manufacturer
Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition
Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Telekast-L Kid Tablet is a medication used to treat symptoms of allergy in children, including runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Telekast-L Kid Tablet is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies.
Directions for Use
Consult your child's doctor for proper dosage and usage instructions.
How it works
Telekast-L Kid Tablet contains Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.
Quick Tips
Never combine Telekast-L Kid Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Telekast-L Kid Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help. If you are giving Telekast-L Kid Tablet to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child's doctor as soon as possible. Make sure that you always have enough medicine. Practice self-care tips: Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens, Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places, Give plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I give my child cough and allergy medicine together if they have a persistent cough along with allergic symptoms?
No, it's not recommended to mix cough and allergy medicines. This can lead to double dosing of active ingredients, causing serious side effects. Instead, consult with your child's doctor for proper guidance on treating their symptoms.
Can I adjust the dose of Telekast-L Kid Tablet if my child starts to feel better?
No, it's essential to adhere to the prescribed dose by your child's doctor. Adjusting the dose can impact your child's health, potentially causing unwanted effects like sedation and depression, or rebound reversal of symptoms if stopped suddenly.
How should I store Telekast-L Kid Tablet?
Store Telekast-L Kid Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid accidental intake.
Can Telekast-L Kid Tablet make my child sleepy?
Yes, Telekast-L Kid Tablet can cause mild drowsiness, which may make your child sleepy. However, never use this medicine to induce sleep, as it may mask underlying sleep disorders like insomnia.
Can I start the course of Telekast-L Kid Tablet if my child has a sports event in the next two days?
No, it's recommended to consult with your child's doctor before starting Telekast-L Kid Tablet, especially if they have an upcoming sports event. The medicine may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness, which could impact their performance.
Can I stop the medicine by myself?
No, it's essential to stop taking Telekast-L Kid Tablet gradually under the guidance of your child's doctor. Sudden withdrawal may cause symptoms to reappear, especially if taken for a long-term.
Is it safe to give Telekast-L Kid Tablet to my child if they have a mood disorder?
Consult your child's doctor before giving Telekast-L Kid Tablet to your child, especially if they have a mood disorder. Some studies suggest that the medicine may cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements.
Can I use Telekast-L Kid Tablet to treat acute asthma attacks in my child?
No, Telekast-L Kid Tablet should only be used to prevent asthma attacks. It's not intended to stop an attack that has already started. Use your child's reliever medicine to help with an attack that has already started.
